Johnathan Jerone "J. J." Arrington is an American football running back. He played college football at College of the Canyons and California. The Arizona Cardinals selected him in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft, and he also played for the Denver Broncos. Arrington was born in Nashville, North Carolina. He attended Northern Nash High School in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and was a letterman in football as a tailback. In football, he was a three-year varsity starter and a two-time All-Conference selection. He was also named his team's Most Valuable Player, and the Area Offensive... Player of the Year as a senior. Arrington was sent to College of the Canyons by East Carolina University with the intent to play for the Pirates in two years. As a sophomore at College of the Canyons, he won All Region III honors and had 135 rushing attempts for 769 yards , and caught 30 passes for 320 yards . His 19 touchdowns that season, and 29 career touchdowns, were both school records.
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